WakeMed Scrub Run 5K and 10K

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  • Races: 5k and 10k Run/Walk
  • Date: October 1, 2011
  • Location: Moore Square, Raleigh
  • Time: 8:30 AM

Race Description

The physicians and staff at WakeMed Health & Hospitals invite you to participate in the first-ever WakeMed Scrub Run, a 5K/10K event benefitting WakeMed Children’s. WakeMed Children’s Hospital, opened in 2010, is the latest addition to the WakeMed health system, which is celebrating its 50th year of service to the community in 2011.

Our Scrub Run offers events for both running enthusiasts and families. Featuring competitive 5K and 10K races that accommodate both runners and walkers, along with a 100-Yard Kids dash, this event is designed to get our entire community involved. Registered participants in all events will receive race shirts. To guarantee availability and size, please register prior to September 23.

WakeMed FunFest

In addition to the race, WakeMed and its community partners will continue the celebration with a Fun Fest from 9 am – 2 pm in Moore Square. Racers, their family and friends, and all members of the community will enjoy a variety of activities, including:

  • Games & activities for the whole family
  • Live music & entertainment
  • Face painting
  • Arts & crafts
  • Mascots, including Twinkle, the WakeMed Children’s mascot

Entry Fee’s

  • 10K – $25 prior to September 15; $30 after September 15
  • 5K – $20 prior to September 15; $25 after September 15
  • 100 Yard Kids Dash – $5 (no late fee)

Packet Pickup

  • Friday, September 30
    4 – 6 pm
    Marbles IMAX Theatre
  • Saturday, October 1
    7 – 9 am
    Moore Square

Schedule

  • Late Registration – Starting at 7:00 am
  • 10K – Starting at 8:30 am
  • 100-Yard Kids Dash – Starting at 9:45 am
  • 5K – Starting at 10 am

Timing/Awards

Race will be electronically timed, so runners who wish for an official time will need to pick up their timing chip at Registration.
Awards will be presented to the following categories:

  • Top Three Overall Men and Women
  • Top Three Masters Male and Female
  • Top Three age divisions for Male and Female
  • Age Groups: 15 & Under, 16 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 & Over

Running Clinics

  • WakeMed Running Clinics Presented by WakeMed Rehabilitation and Wake Orthopaedics

    Are you new to running or looking to improve your performance? Attend one of WakeMed’s FREE Running Clinics in September and learn tips and advice on how to avoid injuries while taking your running to the next level. Choose from one of the following dates and locations.

    Saturday, September 17
    10 am – Noon
    WakeMed Clayton Outpatient Rehab
    555 Medical Park Place, Suite 101, Clayton 27520

    Saturday, September 17
    10 am – Noon
    Alexander Family YMCA
    1603 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh 27605

    Saturday, September 17
    10 am – Noon
    WakeMed North Healthplex Outpatient Rehab
    Physicians Office Pavilion, Suite 015
    10010 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh 27614

    Saturday, September 24
    10 am – Noon
    Kraft Family YMCA
    8921 Holly Springs Road, Apex 27539

    Clinics will include:
    • Overview of common orthopaedic injuries in
    runners with physicians from Wake Orthopaedics
    • Shoe fittings
    • Assessment of gait and running mechanics,
    flexibility and lower extremity strength with
    WakeMed Physical Therapists
    All ages and abilities welcome. To register, visit
    wakemed.org or call 919-350-4179.

Results / Photos

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Race results will be updated here on this website, on race day. Please visit our RESULTS page.

You can also find all your races results on www.bigfootrunning.com. At most of our events we also have professionals race photography. Visit our RESULTS page for updates.

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Cancellation Policy

In the event the race should be canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Race Director or Race Committee (inclement weather or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will not be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined.

Race Rules and Conditions

Rules / Guidelines

Sorry, but for safety reasons, we do not allow dogs, bicycles, inline skates or any means of transportation other than running, walking or wheelchairs. Running baby strollers are allowed but must have a minimum of 6″ wheels. Race Director reserves the right to reject any entry or to remove any participant from the race course without explanation.